by Rising Stride | Apr 25, 2024 | Early Education
Imaginative play is how your child makes sense of the world around him or her through role-playing. During imaginative play, a child may pretend to visit the moon with a pile of sand on the beach serving as the spaceship or turn a box into a castle and reign over the...
by Rising Stride | Apr 24, 2024 | Early Education
Smile A smile is the simplest way to be kind. A warm smile can make more of a difference than you might think, and sharing this small gift communicates to your child its importance. Smile at your child to convey your love, and smile at strangers to spread the wealth....
by Rising Stride | Apr 22, 2024 | Early Education
Self-care is important for everyone, regardless of age. Even if your child doesn’t experience much stress, teaching them self-care skills now allows them to have effective coping mechanisms set up now for their future. It helps them establish healthy habits early in...
by Rising Stride | Apr 19, 2024 | Early Education
Kids do not spend nearly enough time outside. At least not as much as they did ten/twenty years ago. Playtime importance has declined significantly over the years, which can have detrimental effects on their physical and emotional wellbeing. For children in their...
by Rising Stride | Apr 18, 2024 | Early Education
Children are born ready to learn. However, they are most able to learn when they feel comfortable in a stable, nurturing environment. Although the brain continues to develop and change well into adulthood, the early years of a child’s life lay the foundation for...